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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,408.27, 44,744.05 and 26,454.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,408.27, 44,744.05 and 26,454.09 is: 36,523.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,408.27 : 44,744.05 = 26,454.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,408.27/44,744.05 = 26,454.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,408.27x = 44,744.05 × 26,454.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,408.27x = 1,183,662,993.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,662,993.39/32,408.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,523.49

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